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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,599.53, 777,891.56 and 316,255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,599.53, 777,891.56 and 316,255.09 is: 474,377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,599.53 : 777,891.56 = 316,255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,599.53/777,891.56 = 316,255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,599.53x = 777,891.56 × 316,255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,599.53x = 246,012,165,318.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,012,165,318.04/518,599.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,377.92

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